US Bridges

S Churchill Road over Mitchell Creek

Good

Tallapoosa County, Alabama · 1.0 MI N of Al HWY 49S · Structure no. 018384

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
297
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

S Churchill Road over Mitchell Creek is a concrete culvert carrying S Churchill Road over Mitchell Creek in Tallapoosa County, Alabama. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 297 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 459 by 2044. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesS Churchill Road
CrossesMitchell Creek
Location1.0 MI N of Al HWY 49S
RouteCounty Highway 86
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.63088, -85.7794
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating93.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic297 (2024)
Projected traffic459 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$757,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S Churchill Road over Mitchell Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is S Churchill Road over Mitchell Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does S Churchill Road over Mitchell Creek carry?

About 297 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is S Churchill Road over Mitchell Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns S Churchill Road over Mitchell Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.